Final weeks to vote in the European Carton Excellence Award public vote

With just two weeks left, voting is closing soon for the 2026 public vote of the European Carton Excellence Award, Pro Carton Young Designers Award and Pro Carton Student Video Award. Consumers, industry experts, and academics are invited to cast their votes and recognise the year’s most outstanding cartonboard designs before voting closes at midnight on 24 August 2026.

Celebrating its 30th edition, the European Carton Excellence Award honours designs that combine ecological responsibility with innovative packaging. 

This year’s shortlist of 30 finalists brings together leading cartonboard mills, converters, brand owners and designers, demonstrating the advances in sustainable packaging across Europe.

The design that secures the highest number of votes will win the 2026 public award. Members of the public can cast up to three votes per award.

Winners will be announced at the awards gala in Rome on Thursday 17 September 2026.

Winfried Muehling, Pro Carton’s director of marketing and communications, said: ‘These three awards showcase the very best of our industry, highlighting remarkable creativity and a strong commitment to sustainability. It is inspiring to see so many outstanding entries from across Europe. 

‘The public award allows consumers, industry professionals and academics to recognise and help select the winners across all three competitions. We invite everyone to help celebrate the outstanding entries shaping the future of cartonboard by casting their votes.’

For more information and to place your vote, please visit: https://www.procarton.com/